Canada is one of the top destinations for Nigerians who "japa", and Toronto is home to a large Nigerian community. Toronto uses Eastern Time, the same as New York, with the same daylight saving dates. Right now Toronto is 5 hours behind Lagos in summer and 6 hours behind in winter.
Lagos to Toronto time
Toronto is 5 hours behind Lagos in summer and 6 hours behind Lagos in winter. Pick any date and time below to convert it, with daylight saving handled for you.
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Lagos to Toronto conversion table
| Lagos (WAT) | Toronto, winter (EST) | Toronto, summer (EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 12 AM | 1 AM |
| 7 AM | 1 AM | 2 AM |
| 8 AM | 2 AM | 3 AM |
| 9 AM | 3 AM | 4 AM |
| 10 AM | 4 AM | 5 AM |
| 11 AM | 5 AM | 6 AM |
| 12 PM | 6 AM | 7 AM |
| 1 PM | 7 AM | 8 AM |
| 2 PM | 8 AM | 9 AM |
| 3 PM | 9 AM | 10 AM |
| 4 PM | 10 AM | 11 AM |
| 5 PM | 11 AM | 12 PM |
| 6 PM | 12 PM | 1 PM |
| 7 PM | 1 PM | 2 PM |
| 8 PM | 2 PM | 3 PM |
| 9 PM | 3 PM | 4 PM |
| 10 PM | 4 PM | 5 PM |
| 11 PM | 5 PM | 6 PM |
Daylight saving time notes
- Toronto: clocks go forward one hour on Sunday 8 March 2026, so Toronto moves to EDT.
- Toronto: clocks go back one hour on Sunday 1 November 2026, so Toronto moves to EST.
Nigeria (WAT) and most of Africa do not use daylight saving, so only the other side moves. Between the change dates the winter or summer column applies; the live converter above always uses the exact date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Lagos and Toronto?
Toronto is 5 hours behind Lagos in summer and 6 hours behind Lagos in winter. The gap changes when daylight saving time starts or ends; the converter above uses the exact rules for the date you pick.
What is 3 PM Lagos in Toronto time?
3 PM in Lagos is 10 AM in Toronto in summer and 9 AM in winter.
When do Lagos and Toronto working hours overlap?
On weekdays, a 9 AM to 5 PM day overlaps from 2 PM to 5 PM (Lagos time) in summer, and from 3 PM to 5 PM in winter. Use the meeting planner to stretch the day or add more cities.
Is Toronto time the same as New York time?
Yes. Toronto and New York both use Eastern Time and change their clocks on the same days, so Lagos to Toronto is the same as Lagos to New York.
Does this tool handle daylight saving time?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time zone database (the IANA database that phones and computers use), so summer and winter time changes are applied for the exact date you pick. Nigeria (WAT, UTC+1) never changes its clocks, but the US, Canada, the UK and Europe do, so the gap to them moves by one hour twice a year.
Best time to talk between Lagos and Toronto
If both of you keep a 9 AM to 5 PM weekday, the shared window is 2 PM to 5 PM Lagos time in summer (3 PM to 5 PM in winter). Put calls near the middle of it so nobody joins tired or rushed. Need three or four cities? Use the meeting planner. Want everyone to see the time in their own zone? Share your working-hours link.